Description
Thorson Baker + Associates is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support our mechanical engineering team in the development of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for institutional retail, and commercial building projects. This position provides students with hands-on experience supporting projects through design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
Duties Include:
- Mechanical engineering of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for institutional, retail, and commercial building projects.
- Support the mechanical engineering department in preparing calculations and well-coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost-effective, efficient and constructible in a friendly work environment.
- Perform engineering calculations including energy, HVAC load, building energy modeling, etc.
- Assist in office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project.
Requirements
- At least two years complete towards earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Familiar with AutoCAD
- Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties
Thorson Baker + Associates offers flexible work hours:
8 hours Mon-Friday
8.5 hours Mon-Thursday with 6-hour Fridays
9 hours Mon-Thursday with 4-hour Fridays
Our company culture includes, but is not limited to:
- Memorable and unique social events.
- (2) Yearly company golf outings.
- Work, life balance.
$15 - $20 an hour
Skills Required
- At least two years complete towards earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Familiar with AutoCAD
- Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties
What We Do
Thorson • Baker + Associates (TBA) is a multi-discipline consulting engineering firm founded in 1993. The company provides structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and technology engineering design services for the building construction industry, specializing in institutional and commercial building design. TBA operates nationwide, delivering creative design solutions and professional project administration to ensure high-quality, efficient outcomes for clients across the United States.
